HB 1599

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-1599
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Environment and Transportation; Budget and Taxation
House of Delegates enacted 2026-06-20
Business / Commerce Tax / Budget / Appropriations Transportation
Summary

Establishing the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program to provide funding for certain oyster propagation and replenishment projects that mitigate the effects of certain transportation projects on the State's oyster population; establishing the Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to certain commercial watermen and small businesses; and prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from making certain approvals for tidal fish licenses or authorizations of certain borrowers.

Sponsor
Delegate Jacobs
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-16 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-20 Status enacted
2026-06-20 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553
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